Buck Knives 112 Ranger Lock-back Knife, Brass Bolsters, Ebony Handles, 3" 420HC Blade with Leather Sheath

Beautiful knife. Very solid. I appreciate the slight curve on the handle near the blade, works like a guard si you can really grip it. The 3” blade length makes it legal to carry in many places but not all—check ahead if you want it as an everyday carry. For me the blade did come paper-cut sharp, but not scary sharp. I could feel a burr on the blade but that’s manageable and I know I’ll be sharpening it as time goes on, looks like that may be a while.I wish there was a size between the 55 and the 112, but at the same time this one is small enough for a men’s pocket, possible sideways on a women’s pocket. And it feels solid without being overly heavy, which I like. The sheaths it comes with is beautiful stiff and sturdy leather with even thick stitching. Mexico has high quality leather, don’t let import rumors dismay you. The knife itself is made in America, which for me adds to the legend of this classic American knife. I highly recommend it—buy and enjoy.

I purchased Several Buck knifes on a recent Vacation from Australia to the US. The last time I was in the US was 33 years ago as a 5y kid. At that time my Father purchased a Buck 110. I spoke to him the other day and he mentioned he is still using that knife same 110 every day on the farm. I got the 112 as felt it would be a better size knife to carry every day. A good balance between being a solid heavy folder with a respectable blade that will get the job done.Though wont result in people gasping when you open it out in public to peal a apple. the 112 is just a perfect size.On saying that. Once I had the 112. I kind of felt like I was missing out on something by not owning a 110. So I purchased three 110's. One for myself and two I gave away as gifts. What I found was out of the box was the 112 was sharp but not (silly sharp). Two of the three 110's were about the same but boy one of the 110's was so sharp out of the box you only have to gently/slowly run it over your arm and all the fine hairs just peal off with it like a hot knife through butter.The 110 had a much smoother action to it when opening than all three of the 110's. As if the contact between the radius as the back of the blade and the locking arm was a polished smooth surface on the 110. Where The 110's felt notchy and you could actually see this if you looked carefully (hopefully they will improve with use) The flex spring to unlock the knife on the 112 was smoother to and just easier to press down.Both the 112 and the 110's locked out with a reassuring snap! that you never get tired of experiencing. Though all the 110's had some blade play up and down and a minute amount side to side if you try hard enough (though nothing to complain about) Though the 112 was as solid as a rock in all directions.So perhaps some slight QC issues overall on some knifes slipping through. Though the foundations for the knife a great and if you can get one built on a Wednesday VS a Friday afternoon then they are a impressive knife for the money. My advice would be to open a few up in a bricks and mortar store and get a feel for how nice some can be and don't settle for anything less than razor sharp and a solid blade when locked out.I have kept the razor sharp 110 to use as my hunting knife and the 112 as my every day knife. Overall he 110 is just a handsome looking knife with a great feel that will never go out of style. I hope they both last as long as my old mans 33 yo 110.Kurt

I’ve got several knives from Buck Knives and the 112 is the younger brother to the 110. I’ve had an older Buck 110 that I got brand new from the early 1980’s, a 3 dot which now I have retired because it has become a collectors item. So I needed a new go-to knife and the new 112 came about a week ago. I decided to give the blade a hand polish treatment to knock off the factory satin finish. 600 wet and dry, 1500, and 8000. I used the sandpaper dry and cut into long thin strips and frequently changed the sandpaper. . It’s turned into a show knife, and I’m not sure how much upkeep it will need to maintain the polish, but it sure looks good. BTW, you can get the same knife already polished from the custom shop for double the price. My sandpaper came in at about $10.00 and absolutely no danger of taking the temper out of the blade with hand polishing. Cheers

These Buck knives are like artwork. So beautiful you don't want to scratch them or even smudge the polished brass or blade. Just the weight of the knives is more than you would anticipate. Great quality build for these knives. I have 2 of the 3 models in this build. Will get the 3rd on soon. Well worth the money paid. You could pay more but not get better quality

I received my Buck 112 Ranger yesterday and my first impression was WOW! This knife is a work of art. The brass and wood used on the handle is absolutely beautiful. Besides being beautiful this knife is heavy but in a good way. It immediately gives you the impression of capability. There is zero doubt about that. The handle feels really good in my hand as well. I especially like the shape of the front bolster which provides a nice finger guard. The 3" blade is a perfect length for general use. It's large enough to handle anything and the clip point allows for more fine tasks to be done. The black leather sheath is very well made. It's a really snug fit right out of the box. I've read where some folks have complained about the knife not fitting. Just push the knife in far enough to snap the flap and let it sit for a bit and the leather will start to stretch some. Less than 24 hrs and my knife has a comfortably snug fit in the sheath. I immediately removed the "made in Mexico" sticker from inside the sheath and have not experienced any glue getting on my bolster as others have stated. The sheath is also a nice size for EDC. I live in a rural part of the country where belt knives are acceptable, but I wouldn't hesitate to wear this anywhere. The Ranger is a top quality American made classic pocket knife that I wouldn't hesitate to recommend to anyone. The Buck 4 ever warranty is another great selling point. The company won my lifetime business when they repaired a 301 stockman for me last month. My knife was repaired, sharpened and polished when It came home. They stand behind their product 100%. Buy a Buck, but more especially buy a Ranger! I'm sure you won't regret it!!